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A central place we can post about the Global Switch to non-corporate, de-centralized social media!
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Global Switch!Feb 13, 2025
Robert W. GehlFeb 13, 2025

I spoke to @waresgemma.bsky.social and the @ConversationCA Podcast about decentralized social media:

https://theconversation.com/decentralised-social-media-offers-an-alternative-to-big-tech-platforms-like-x-and-meta-how-does-it-work-podcast-249758

The episode discusses Twitter/X, Bluesky, and of course the fediverse. We cover a lot of ground -- content moderation, democratic governance, costs, and more!

#academicchatter #Bluesky #fediverse #Mastodon

Decentralised social media offers an alternative to big tech platforms like X and Meta. How does it work? Podcast

The Conversation Weekly podcast speaks to Robert Gehl, an expert on alternative social media platforms, about decentralised social media.

The Conversation
Global Switch!Feb 8, 2025
squirrelFeb 8, 2025

Feddit.org user growth since it's launch in June 2024

https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/30091978

Feddit.org user growth since it's launch in June 2024 - tchncs

cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/7741296 [https://feddit.org/post/7741296] > Feddits Userentwicklung seit Existenz von feddit.org [http://feddit.org] > > Quelle [https://web.archive.org/web/20250000000000*/https://feddit.org/]. > > ::: spoiler Rohdaten > User Datum > 0 21.6.2024 > 35 22.6.2024 > 284 23.6.2024 > 543 26.6.2024 > 731 1.7.2024 > 766 2.7.2024 > 829 6.7.2024 > 940 14.7.2024 > 965 17.7.2024 > 981 21.7.2024 > 1090 23.7.2024 > 1120 24.7.2024 > 1190 28.7.2024 > 1330 7.8.2024 > 1390 9.8.2024 > 1410 12.8.2024 > 1430 15.8.2024 > 1490 25.8.2024 > 1520 1.9.2024 > 1550 7.9.2024 > 1560 9.9.2024 > 1570 12.9.2024 > 1590 16.9.2024 > 1590 17.9.2024 > 1610 20.9.2024 > 1610 21.9.2024 > 1630 24.9.2024 > 1640 26.9.2024 > 1650 28.9.2024 > 1650 29.9.2024 > 1660 1.10.2024 > 1690 6.10.2024 > 1820 11.11.2024 > 1840 16.11.2024 > 1860 20.11.2024 > 1880 27.11.2024 > 1910 11.12.2024 > 1920 13.12.2024 > 1940 16.12.2024 > 1940 17.12.2024 > 1950 19.12.2024 > 1950 20.12.2024 > 1960 26.12.2024 > 2060 19.1.2025 > 2110 26.1.2025 > 2110 27.1.2025 > 2110 28.1.2025 > 2240 6.2.2025 > :::

Global Switch!Feb 8, 2025
Leave X - Protect DemocracyFeb 8, 2025

About two weeks ago, we created social media profiles for the Leave X campaign on Mastodon, Bluesky, and X (details in the link).

We tried to share a post from our favorite digital magazine, @aeon_co, but - ironically - we are not allowed. So much for being "free speech absolutists."

https://mastodon.social/@leavex/113928086666006917

#FreeSpeech #X #disinformation #socialmedia

Global Switch!Feb 8, 2025

I think one very simple thing could help Fediverse adoption.

If you like a toot, MAKE SURE TO HIT THAT STAR BUTTON!!!

Social media feels a lot more social when you feel like you're being seen!

Global Switch!Feb 2, 2025
Andy PiperFeb 1, 2025
The Ghost approach to #ActivityPub looks great. They get it. Real engagement and ongoing conversations not just broadcasting. I had a similar experience when Mastodon replies started showing up as comments in WordPress, but Ghost is really building this into the core with the reader view as well. “You can’t be on the social web without being social.” #FOSDEM #SocialWebFOSDEM
Global Switch!Feb 1, 2025
An excellent slide deck presentation on why to join decentralized social media from @spaduf.
It's more oriented towards showing family and friends.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12OLM5_bIBZACpdfGANM7yHsj6-idtCAii8jRk7e1jfY/edit#slide=id.g3279d4b6478_3_193
The Case for the Fediverse - Reddit

The Case for the Fediverse By: Bossbear Or: “WTF is going on with Social Media!?” Content Warning — Includes quotes depicting: Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Hate Speech

Google Docs
Global Switch!Feb 1, 2025
Suggestions for client apps to join the Fediverse. I believe the first one listed always has the biggest user base and is what I would recomment for new users.
https://jointhefediverse.net/join?lang=en-us
Join the fediverse!

Learn about the fediverse and find your community.

Global Switch!Feb 1, 2025
A bit more detailed explanation of the Fediverse.
https://jointhefediverse.net/learn?lang=en-us
Join the fediverse!

Learn about the fediverse and find your community.

Global Switch!Feb 1, 2025
A very short, very quick introduction to the Fediverse.
https://jointhefediverse.net/?lang=en-us
Join the fediverse!

Learn about the fediverse and find your community.

Global Switch!Feb 1, 2025
Show threadS 🌱 L V I ΛFeb 1, 2025

If your friends and family are not yet familiar with the Fediverse, this multilingual website can be a great starting point.
🌍 https://jointhefediverse.net/
Big thank you to @stefan and all translators.

Another cool website made by fellow Dutchie @4dtommie features current news and some responses to frequently heard arguments to not switch (yet)
🌍 https://www.meta-morphosis.nl/

Of course there are many more initiatives, so please feel free to drop your go to website in this thread. 🙏

Join the fediverse!

Learn about the fediverse and find your community.